About this event

Alcohol Research UK works to reduce levels of alcohol-related harm by ensuring that policy and practice can always be developed on the basis of research-based evidence.

They are a lead funder of high quality research into the causes, impact and prevention of alcohol related harm and are the only organisation exclusively dedicated to building an evidence base in this area.

Alcohol Research UK travelled to Birmingham in 2016 for their Annual Conference. The event was split into two days:

– An Early Career Symposium

– Critical Measures: Next Steps in Alcohol research

The event explored drinking trends being dynamic and how they have undergone many changes in recent years. This research has also started to highlight how alcohol harms vary by age, gender, region and other social factors. The conference presented new evidence on patterns of alcohol use across the UK, alcohol risks and harm, developing interventions, and reflections on the relationship between alcohol research and evidenced based policy.

Videos from this event

Dr Annie Britton is from University College London and takes her presentation on ‘Taking A Life-course Perspective – Does Previous Drinking Matter?’ to Alcohol Research UK’s annual conference, held in Birmingham.

Dr Vittal Katikreddi from the University of Glasgow presents at the Alcohol Research UK annual conference and asks the question: Did Evidence Matter For The Development Of Minimum Unit Pricing Of Alcohol In Scotland? Lessons From Studying The Policy Process.

Dr Thomas Parkman presents at the 2016 Alcohol Research UK Conference and discusses Frequent Attenders To A&E Departments: A Qualitative Study Of People Who Repeatedly Present With Alcohol-Related Health Conditions.

Professor Jonathan Chick from Edinburgh Napier University presents at Alcohol Research UK’s annual conference held in Birmingham and discusses Alcohol Consumption And Purchasing By Ill Drinkers In 2012.

Professor Mark Bellis from the University of Bangor presents at the annual 2016 Alcohol Research UK conference in Birmingham and explores The Alcohol Harm Paradox: Exposing Hidden Drinking And Explaining Hidden Harms.

Lisa Scholin presents at the 2016 Alcohol Research UK conference in Birmingham and talks about Parents’ And Midwives’ Views Of Pregnancy Drinking Guidelines In England And Sweden – Communication And Risk Perception.

Lisa DiLemma presents at the 2016 Alcohol Research UK Conference and discusses How Do We Control An Unsuitable Tendency? The Effects Of Cue Avoidance Training And Inhibitory Control Training On Alcohol Consumption In The Laboratory.

Dr James Nicholls (Director of Research and Policy Development for Alcohol Research UK) presents at the Alcohol Research UK conference and looks back at the actions and impact of Alcohol Research UK, and its predecessor the Alcohol Education and Research Council.

Professor Mark Bellis, Dr Annie Britton and Professor Clare Holdsworth take answers and questions on their Panel 1 presentations on calculating the risks of drinking at Alcohol Research UK’s annual conference in Birmingham.

Welcome to Lifeline and FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol and Drugs). This project has been shaped by the wealth of experience, openness, and knowledge of the contributors. You are invited to comment on the clips, which are supported by footnotes to which you can add. FEAD is an ongoing Lifeline Project initiative.

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